Description
Crispy Chicken Bites & Blackened Cajun Alfredo with Roasted Corn Twists is a bold and comforting dish that brings together smoky, seasoned chicken and rich, creamy Alfredo pasta. This easy dinner idea features juicy, blackened chicken bites pan-seared to perfection, paired with twisted pasta coated in a flavorful Cajun cream sauce and sweet roasted corn. It’s a great food idea for quick weeknight meals or indulgent weekend dinners, combining the best of spice, crunch, and comfort. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, spicy comfort food, or a new twist on Alfredo, this recipe delivers big flavor in under an hour.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, cut into cubes
1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 ounces rotini pasta
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup whole milk
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup roasted corn kernels
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (for sauce)
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Salt to taste
Fresh parsley or scallions, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: red pepper flakes, lemon wedge, or mozzarella
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let rest for 15–20 minutes.
2. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
3. In a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream and milk, simmer gently.
4. Stir in Parmesan, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, pepper, and salt. Add roasted corn and simmer 2 minutes.
5. Heat olive oil in a hot skillet. Sear chicken bites 3–4 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through.
6. Add cooked pasta to the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat evenly and heat through.
7. Plate Alfredo pasta and top or serve alongside crispy chicken bites.
8. Garnish with parsley or scallions. Optional: add red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest Alfredo sauce.
Let the seasoned chicken sit before cooking to enhance flavor.
Store pasta and chicken separately for best texture when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: easy dinner, spicy Alfredo, crispy chicken, quick pasta, Cajun chicken, comfort food, weeknight meal